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When you see Otávio today, you’d probably say that he is just a regular dog – playful and always wagging his tail like a true happy pup. This joyful demeanor would naturally make you think that life has always been like this for him, full of nothing but fun and love. However, that is far
Do you know anyone born in the year 1832 who lives to this day? If you don’t, then let us introduce you to the world’s oldest-known land animal – Jonathan the giant tortoise. The world looked very different in 1832 – the lightbulb has yet to be invented, and cars were half a century away
There is a common notion that animals do not feel the way that humans do. But time and time again, we hear stories about the unique relationships formed between their species that disprove this assumption, and confirms the fact that just like us, they are also capable of exhibiting empathy and having emotions. The following
Jason Gasparik was driving home from a friend’s house one Friday night when he noticed a bit of a commotion on the street side. Curious to know what was going on, he decided to pull over. “I noticed a vehicle stopped on the road and someone was running around in the grass median,” Jason told
Senior dog Dogs are called “man’s best friend” because of the unwavering loyalty and love that they give to their owners. Our canine companions are always there for us – they cheer us up when we feel blue and they never fail to show us their affection in ways that only they can. When we
The video captured in an elephant sanctuary has captivated the hearts of millions. Here is the story behind it. More than anyone else, it is the young who are in need of focused care in any social group – may it be human or animal. They are fragile, completely innocent, tiny, and are not able
Have you attended the Iowa state fair? Winning a contest is not always about getting the top prize – sometimes, it’s about gaining people’s hearts. This is exactly what happened when Mitchell Miner – a 15-year old teenager from Iowa state – and his cow from a Blairstown dairy farm named Audri, joined the Iowa
“For me, no animal is shrouded in more mystery, no animal more elusive, and no animal more beautiful. For many years they remained the stuff of dreams and of far-fetched stories told around the campfire at night. Nobody I knew had ever seen one in the wild and I never thought that I would either. But
Military dogs have played a vital role in the United States Armed Forces since time immemorial. They are trained to fulfill extremely important tasks that have saved military and civilian lives. The service they provide to the country is invaluable, which is why they are deemed heroes in their own right. U.S. Army Veteran Joe Steenbeke served
The development of moral values in children starts in the home and continued in school, where the process of learning becomes more formal. One of the most important values instilled in children is empathy, which enables kids to identify with and understand the wants, needs, and feelings of those around them. Through his act of kindness,
Cats are sometimes standoffish. In fact, a lot of internet memes portray them as bossy pets! Felines give off a rather mysterious aura, which could be the reason why most people perceive them this way. But the cat in this story broke the mold and defied all stereotypes about their species. Jessica Parker and her
If you own a dog, you probably know that like us humans, they also dream in their sleep. We’ve all seen it happen – our sleeping dog suddenly lets out a woof and their legs begin to twitch. We surely get a laugh out of these situations and it makes us wonder: what could they be
